Chapter 7: Multiviews

Orthographic Projection is any projection of the feature

of an object onto an imaginary plane. The line of sight is
perpendicular to the plane of projection.

Multiview Projection establishes views of an object upon

2 or more planes of projection by using orthographic
projection techniques.
 Multiview Drawings
• The result of a multiview projection is a multiview
drawing.

• Surfaces of the object are shown in true size &

shape.

• Used in mechanical drafting to dimension detail

drawings.
 Multiview View Setup
• Views: top, front, right, & left side, rear & bottom
• Views are aligned.
• The front view is the primary view.
• There is always one dimension in common
between adjacent views.
• Third angle projection is the multiview setup used
by the U.S.A. (First angle projection is used in
Europe).
View Alignment
 Front View Selection

• Represents the most natural position of use

• Provides the best shape description & most
characteristic contours
• Has the longest dimension
• Has the fewest hidden features
• Is the most stable & natural position
 Other View Selection Considerations
• Top, front & right side views usually can show all
the features.
• Objects can be described with only two views or
just one view.
• The importance of a view is to clearly show the
contour of a surface.
• Avoid hidden features.
Basic question to always ask when selecting a view: “Can the
part be easily manufactured without confusion from the
drawing?”
 Projection of Circles

• When the line of sight is perpendicular to a

circular feature, the feature appears round.
• When a circle is projected onto an inclined
surface, its view is elliptical in shape.
• A view of a hole is projected as a circle and
its hidden view is shown through the part.
Third Angle Projection
Commonly used in the U.S.A.
First Angle Projection
Commonly used in Europe
Which view would you choose for your front view?
How many views of the part do you think are needed to fully describe its shape and size?